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Old 2 stroke oil...

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29 Apr 2024 11:16 #898228 by !Seymore
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Got any 2 stroke experts in the forum? I've asked elsewhere, but getting mixed messages...

I picked these (unopened) oil containers at a GS. Any thoughts on if dino 2-cycle is still good 10+ (maybe 20!) years later?
I know about fuels, but not oils... and this is mostly for watercraft.

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TIA...
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29 Apr 2024 11:26 - 29 Apr 2024 12:52 #898231 by Warren3200gt
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It sat in the ground for god knows how many millions of years, don't suppose a few years on the shelf is going to hurt it much. 
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29 Apr 2024 14:18 #898241 by hardrockminer
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Engine oil begins to deteriorate the day it's made.  The information I've seen suggests shelf life is 5 to 10 years, but that depends to some degree on how it's stored....temperature, humidity, etc.  I would not use oil that is 20 years old.  It may well be good but why take a chance?
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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29 Apr 2024 14:25 #898242 by F64
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nope nope nope
not worth it
the additive package has separated.

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